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MRI Scan Acurracy
In some cases meniscus tear is not detected in MRI Scan of the knee. Is it possible? How can one be sure then whether the knee has the mensical tear or not?
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Diagnosis is a mix of history, clinical and radiological examination.
There are many instances where Meniscus tear might not be reported by a radiologist whereas in same file the surgeon may find a meniscus tear as he sees the patient and scans both.
Final.diagnosis involves the scan, clinical picture and your complaints.
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MRI scans viewed by 5 doctors may vary with each doctor. This is a common finding but no one is wrong. This is called inter observer variation.
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